2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-4)
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JVG throwing shade at TNT for always making excuses for Curry
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"They have too many weapons to be stationary in isolation over and over again"
Sounds like a relevant criticism of the Raptors. Yes, I know, the Raptors don't run isolations, but many of their actions are designed to feign a pick to get a switch for DD/Lowry to reset up top and attack downhill, which is in essence an advantageous isolation.
Regardless of play type semantics, Raptors do find themselves stationary too often, whether by design or by plays breaking down, forcing late clock 1v1.
Sounds like a relevant criticism of the Raptors. Yes, I know, the Raptors don't run isolations, but many of their actions are designed to feign a pick to get a switch for DD/Lowry to reset up top and attack downhill, which is in essence an advantageous isolation.
Regardless of play type semantics, Raptors do find themselves stationary too often, whether by design or by plays breaking down, forcing late clock 1v1.
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Cavs lost, defense is horrible
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Cavs trying to blitz/hard hedge has yielded open layups for Warriors. First time Curry misses scoop shot then now Draymond drives down for the dunk.
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Jr smith is a liability he looks shook. Bring in shump
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Oh man... this PnR defense lol

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Cavs have barely been looking for the three all game. I wonder if that's by design or they're just reluctant to shoot.
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Warriors liking not playing okc D thats for sure

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Finally an offensive foul on Lebron. Guy uses his off hand all the time

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*LeBron throws a forearm into Green very obviously*
Jackson: "Um.. It's close"
Jackson: "Um.. It's close"

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1st time I've ever seen LeBron get called for a push off lol

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They never call that on lebron
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We all heard JVG call Kyrie a dookie, right? 


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Cavs could steal this if curry and klay are the new trash bros

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lol LeBron would've been given the benefit of the doubt on that off arm against the Raptors, no doubt.
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I don't know what to think anymore. Curry and Klay are without a pulse at the moment.
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Dubs are sleepwalking out there

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VinBaker6 wrote:1st time I've ever seen LeBron get called for a push off lol
LeBron's forearm averages more points than the average starter in the NBA
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KERR FURIOUS
PULLING A TRIANO LOL
PULLING A TRIANO LOL

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Gifs of Kerr smashing the clipboard must be had.